Santiago de los Caballeros, Santo Domingo

Located in the heart of the Cibao Region, in the Northern part of the island, Santiago is considered the second capital. This charming city offers a variety of conveniences generally present in big cities, while preserving a small town atmosphere. The quaint feel of the town can be evidenced in the friendliness of its people and the still-available horse carriage rides. Several modern lodging, dining and shopping alternatives can be found in this city. A symbolic monument also found in the city is the Monumento a los Heroes.